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Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use wide-ranging analytical, technical, creative, conceptual and managerial skills in their chosen field in the music industry. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad, and they may operate in their industry sector with autonomy, judgement, and defined responsibility. These individuals are sometimes accountable for group outcomes. They may work in music performance, music creation and composition, music tuition, sound production, or music business contexts.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include vocalist/singer, music producer, music distributor, music arranger, sound designer, artist manager, music researcher, licensing assistant, music administrator, session musician, A&R assistant and music tutor.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Qualification
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
18 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Assess significance of music and apply knowledge to professional practice | Core |
| Engage in the business of creative practice | Core |
| Establish and maintain safe creative practice | Core |
| Manage copyright arrangements | Core |
| Analyse complex harmony | Elective |
| Analyse music | Elective |
| Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | Elective |
| Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters | Elective |
| Compile music for soundtracks | Elective |
| Compose music for screen | Elective |
| Compose music using music technology | Elective |
| Conduct musical performances | Elective |
| Create a final sound balance | Elective |
| Design virtual and hybrid events | Elective |
| Develop advanced improvisation techniques | Elective |
| Develop advanced vocal techniques | Elective |
| Develop and implement business plans | Elective |
| Develop and manage financial systems | Elective |
| Develop conference and event programs | Elective |
| Develop crowd management plans | Elective |
| Develop event concepts | Elective |
| Develop marketing plans | Elective |
| Develop multi-venue event plans | Elective |
| Develop organisational marketing strategy | Elective |
| Develop sound designs | Elective |
| Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | Elective |
| Establish and manage recording contracts | Elective |
| Extend techniques for arranging music | Elective |
| Extend techniques for composing music | Elective |
| Identify and develop new music artists | Elective |
| Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law | Elective |
| Implement and manage international marketing programs | Elective |
| Implement sound designs | Elective |
| Lead music rehearsals | Elective |
| Manage and operate technical requirements for virtual and hybrid events | Elective |
| Manage artists and their careers | Elective |
| Manage design realisation | Elective |
| Manage event production components | Elective |
| Manage market research | Elective |
| Manage on-site event operations | Elective |
| Manage organisational finances | Elective |
| Manage organisational marketing processes | Elective |
| Manage production of sound designs | Elective |
| Manage production of sound recordings | Elective |
| Manage stagecraft aspects of performances | Elective |
| Manage the promotion of creative acts | Elective |
| Obtain and manage sponsorship | Elective |
| Organise event infrastructure | Elective |
| Plan and manage post-production activities | Elective |
| Plan and present music performances | Elective |
| Prepare compositions for publishing and performance | Elective |
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Elective |
| Produce sound recordings | Elective |
| Provide instrumental or vocal tuition | Elective |
| Provide musical leadership in performances | Elective |
| Provide tuition for composition | Elective |
| Refine performance techniques and expand repertoire | Elective |
| Research global design trends | Elective |
| Select event venues and sites | Elective |
| Write about music | Elective |
Job prospects
The Advanced Diploma of Music sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Composer
ANZSCO 211211
Composers write new and rearrange existing musical compositions such as songs, operas, symphonies, musical scores, and advertising jingles.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Music Director
ANZSCO 211212
Music Directors conduct choirs, orchestras, bands, ensembles, opera companies, and musical performances.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Musician
ANZSCO 211213
Musicians entertain by playing one or more musical instruments.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Singer
ANZSCO 211214
Singers entertain by singing songs.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Other Music Professional
ANZSCO 211299
Other Music Professionals includes jobs like Music Copyist, Music Researcher, and Musicologist.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher
Training providers delivering Advanced Diploma of Music
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
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